Cochlear Implants and Children with Additional Special Needs

Presenter:  Holly Whalen, Au.D., CCC-A & Melissa H. Sweeney, M.S., CCC/SLP, LSLS, Cert. AVT, University of Texas Dallas, Callier Center, Dallas Cochlear Implant Program
Date/Time:  Tuesday, June 01, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern) / 12:00 p.m. (Pacific)
Description:  Children with additional special needs are receiving cochlear implants in greater numbers. A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted device for people with severe to profound hearing loss designed to increase the user’s sound awareness. Children with diagnoses in addition to hearing loss can benefit from a cochlear implant but the outcome and/or expectation for them may be different. Several diagnoses will be discussed along with factors to consider for successful implant use. This presentation will discuss factors to consider during the candidacy stage, important considerations for testing/MAPping, considerations for speech-language therapy, and the crucial role a team approach plays in working with children who receive cochlear implants and have other diagnoses in addition to hearing loss.
Course Type:  Live Course
CEUs/Hours:  Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; AG Bell - LSLS/1.0, Domain 1; ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; CASLPA/1.0; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0